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2. Indira Gandhi Award NAAL (Marathi) Producer: Mrudhgandh Swarna Kamal and The film is a poignant message about the
for Best Debut Film of Films LLP Rs.1,25,000 (each) ethics of adoption, told through a child’s
a Director perspective.
Director: Sudhakar
Reddy Yakkanti
3. Award for Best BADHAAI HO Producer: Junglee Swarna Kamal and The film breaks the stereotype of middle
Popular Film (Hindi) Pictures Limited Rs. 2,00,000/- (each) age pregnancy through easy narrative,
Providing Wholesome effective characterization and pithy
Entertainment Director: Amit Sharma dialogues.
4. Nargis Dutt Award for ONDALLA Producer: D N Cinemas Rajat Kamal and The film tries to break political and
Best Feature Film on ERADALLA Rs. 1,50,000/- (each) religious divide through the eye of a child.
National Integration (Kannada) Director: Satya
Prakash D
5. Best Film on Social PADMAN (Hindi) Producer: Hope Rajat Kamal and An undiscussed social issue of women’s
Issues Productions Pvt. Ltd. Rs. 1,50,000/- (each) personal hygiene narrated compellingly
and with aplomb.
Director: R. Balki
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6. Best Film on PAANI (Marathi) Producer: Purple Pebble Rajat Kamal and The film traces the story of a dry and
Environment Pictures Rs. 1,50,000/- (each) parched village that comes together to
Conservation/Preserv generate their most valuable resource –
ation Director: Addinath Water.
Kothare
7. Best Children's Film SARKARI HIRIYA Producer : Rishab Swarna Kamal and The film effectively portrays the positive
PRATHAMIKA Shetty Films Rs. 1,50,000/- (each) action of children to tackle the issue of
SHALE language politics in schools located on
KASARGODU Director: Rishab Shetty State borders.
(Kannada)
8. Best Direction URI : THE Director: Aditya Dhar Swarna Kamal and The challenge of telling a true story of
SURGICAL STRIKE Rs. 2,50,000/- military action in a realistic manner is
(Hindi) dealt with utmost clarity and
effectiveness
9. Best Actor (Shared) ANDHADHUN Ayushmann Khurrana Rajat Kamal and Powerful execution of a complex role of
(Hindi) Rs. 50,000/- (Shared) ‘now blind & now not blind’ character.
& &
10. Best Actress MAHANATI Keerthy Suresh Rajat Kamal and For a range of emotions across vast span
(Telugu) Rs. 50,000/- of time.
11. Best Supporting Actor CHUMBAK Supporting Actor: Rajat Kamal and For the ability to invoke empathy in the
(Marathi) Swanand Kirkire Rs. 50,000/- audience.
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12. Best Supporting BADHAAI HO Supporting Actress: Rajat Kamal and A compelling performance as a Matriarch
Actress (Hindi) Surekha Sikri Rs. 50,000/- with a modern attitude.
13. Best Child Artist ONDALLA P V Rohith Rajat Kamal and For impishly manoeuvering through a
ERADALLA Rs. 50,000/- series of events, while staying focused on
(Kannada) his character.
HAMID (Urdu) Talha Arshad Reshi For the poise in the character depicting a
range of emotions.
14. Best Male Playback PADMAAVAT Arijit Singh Rajat Kamal and For unique tonal quality of voice with
Singer (Hindi) Song “ Binte Dil Misriya Rs. 50,000/- perfect blend of emotion and technique.
mein …. ”
15. Best Female Playback NATHICHARAMI Bindhu Malini Rajat Kamal and For rendering a haunting melody that
Singer (Kannada) Song “ Maayavi Rs. 50,000/- appears to be the voice of the conscience
Manave…..” of the protagonist.
16. Best Cinematography OLU (Malayalam) Cameraman: M J Rajat Kamal and Different landscapes, elements and
Radhakrishnan Rs. 50,000/- texture come alive to bring a sense of
beauty and grace.
17. Best Screenplay CHI ARJUN LA SOW Screenplay writer Rajat Kamal and The screenplay is modern take on the
(Telugu) (original): Rs. 50,000/- (each) traditional custom of arranged marriage.
Rahul Ravindran
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ANDHADHUN Screenplay writer Crisp and intriguing story that keeps the
(Hindi) (adapted): Sriram audiences on tenterhooks.
Raghavan , Arijit Biswas,
Yogesh Chandekar,
Hemant Rao & Pooja
Ladha Surti
18. Best Audiography TENDLYA (Marathi) Location Sound Rajat Kamal and The flavour and mood of the small town
Recordist (for sync Rs. 50,000/- (each) is vastly enhanced by the ambient aural
sound films only) : quality.
Gaurav Verma
An orchestra of created as well as
URI :THE SURGICAL Sound Designer : recorded aural dimensions.
STRIKE (Hindi) Bishwadeep Dipak
Chatterjee
Playing with beauty and essence of the
RANGASTHALAM Re- recordist of the final tonal quality of the silence.
(Telugu) mixed track:
Raja Krishnan M.R
19. Best Editing NATHICHARAMI Editor: Rajat Kamal and Crisp and smooth transition between
(Kannada) Nagendra K Ujjani Rs. 50,000/- different characters is a hallmark.
20. Best Production KAMMARA Production Designer: Rajat Kamal and Preparing relevant terrains and sets of
Design SAMBHAVAM Bangalan Rs. 50,000/- different periods and cultures.
(Malayalam)
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21. Best Costume MAHANATI Costume Director: Rajat Kamal and Rs.50,000/- Evolution of costumes in the Telugu film
Designer (Telugu) Indrakshi Pattanaik, industry from Black & White era to
Gaurang Shah & modern times.
Archana Rao
22. Best Make-up Artist AWE (Telugu) Make-up Artist: Rajat Kamal and For bringing out the texture of each face
Ranjith Rs. 50,000/- and giving personality to every character.
23. Best Music Direction PAADMAAVAT Music Director (Songs): Rajat Kamal and All the songs lift the mood of the film and
(Hindi) Sanjay Leela Bhansali Rs. 50,000/- (each) give a different dimension to the
narrative.
URI :THE SURGICAL Music Director
STRIKE (Hindi) (Background Music): The background score excels in providing
Shashwat Sachdev the right atmosphere for the film.
24. Best Lyrics NATHICHARAMI Lyricist: Manjunatha S Rajat Kamal and Revolutionary thoughts strung together
(Kannada) (Manasor) Rs. 50,000/- to convey the innermost feelings of a
Song “ Maayavi young woman ready to break societal
Manave….” shackles.
25. Special Jury Award HELLARO (Gujarati) Actresses : Shraddha Rajat Kamal and For the ability of a group of rural women
Dangar, Shachi Joshi, Rs. 2,00,000/- (Shared) characters, acting as a unit, to bring
Denisha Ghumra, about social transformation while taking
Neelam Paanchal, the audience through an emotional
Tarjani Bhadla, Brinda catharsis.
Nayak, Tejal Panchasara,
Kaushambi Bhatt, Ekta
Bachwani, Kamini
Panchal, Jagruti
Thakore, Riddhi Yadav &
Prapti Mehta
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For using a range of Cinematic
KEDARA (Bengali) Director : Indradip Techniques and Methodology to explore
Dasgupta one single main character in a limited
space.
26. Best Special Effects AWE (Telugu) Srushti Creative Studio Rajat Kamal and For the dexterity and finesse in bringing
Rs. 50,000/- (Shared) to a cohesive conclusion multiple stories
& & and characters in a visually effective
manner.
27. Best Choreography PADMAAVAT Kruti Mahesh Madya Rajat Kamal and Exquisite delicate movements
(Hindi) & Rs. 50,000/- (Shared) synchronized beautifully, creating a visual
Jyoti Tomar treat.
Song: Ghoomar
28. Best Action Direction KGF (Kannada)) Vikram More Rajat Kamal and A mono chromatic and visceral display of
Award (Stunt & Rs. 50,000/- (Shared) power struggle.
Choreography) Anbu Ariv
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Director: Rahul
Surendrabhai Bhole & Rajat Kamal and
Vinit Kumar Ambubhai Rs. 1,00,000/- (Shared)
Kanojiya
30. Best Punjabi Film HARJEETA Producer: Sizzlin Rajat Kamal and A biopic of a Hockey player, who
Productions Rs. 1,00,000/- (each) struggles through his rural background
and poverty to rise to the top of his
Director: Vijay Kumar game.
Arora
31. Best Assamese Film BULBUL CAN SING Producer: Flying River Rajat Kamal and For capturing the trials, tribulations and
Films Rs. 1,00,000/- (each) aspirations of a group of teenagers in
Director: Rima Das rural Assamese backdrop.
32. Best Konkani Film AMORI Producer: Opus Ga La Rajat Kamal and An individual’s effort and struggle to
Rs. 1,00,000/- (each) correct and overcome a past event.
Director: Dinesh P
Bhonsle
33. Best Kannada Film NATHICHARAMI Producer: Tejaswini Rajat Kamal and Poignantly and sensitively capturing a
Enterprises Rs. 1,00,000/- (each) modern day women’s conflict with set
norms, mores and values.
Director: Manjunatha S.
(Mansore)
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34. Best Telugu Film MAHANATI Producer: Swapna Rajat Kamal and Biopic of a great Telugu actress
Cinema Rs. 1,00,000/- (each) effectively told.
Director: Sriram
Raghavan
39. Best Tamil Film BAARAM Producer: Reckless Rajat Kamal and A man’s fight to expose the traditional
Roses Rs. 1,00,000/- (each) practice of euthanasia in a Tamil village.
Director: Priya
Krishnaswamy
40. Best Marathi Film BHONGA Producer: Nalinee Rajat Kamal and The film contrasts spirituality with
Productions Rs. 1,00,000/- (each) mindless ritualism.
45. Special Mention NATHICHARAMI Sruthi Hariharan Certificate For the complex and nuanced portrayal of
(Kannada) (Actress) a new age Indian woman.
The Secret Life of Producer: Bedi Universal For telling the tale, with profundity and beauty, of one of
Frogs the world’s most unique and hitherto neglected
Director : Ajay Bedi &
amphibians.
Vijay Bedi
2. BEST DEBUT NON- Feluda_50 Years Producer & Director : RAJAT Kamal For springing to life and celebrating Satyajit Ray’s most
FEATURE FILM OF A Rays Detective Sagnik Chatterjee popular fictional character, with depth and aesthetic,
DIRECTOR Rs 75,000/- each across varied media.
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3. BEST ARTS and Bunkar: The Last Producer: Narrative RAJAT Kamal For it’s rich, textured tapestry of the history, life, craft and
CULTURE FILM of The Varanasi Pictures & S apana art of the traditional Varanasi weaver, and their cultured
Weavers Sharma Rs 50,000/- each dignity in the face of numerous challenges.
Director : Satyaprakash
Upadhyay
4. BEST SCIENCE & G.D.Naidu : The Producer: Films Division RAJAT Kamal For its portrayal of GD Naidu’s incisive mind and
TECHNOLOGY FILM Edison Of India extraordinary life, spotlighting the inspirational range of
Director : Renjith Kumar Rs 50,000/- each his scientific inventions.
5. BEST Rediscovering Producer: Rachel Bracken RAJAT Kamal For effectively promoting the traditional craft of Jajam, (a
PROMOTIONAL Jajam Singh spread textile), inextricably woven within the social fabric
FILM Rs 50,000/- each of local communities in Rajasthan, now fading with time.
Director : Avinash
Maurya & Kriti Gupta
6. BEST The World's Producer: Natural History RAJAT Kamal For capturing the life and extraordinary legacy of Machli,
ENVIRONMENT Most Famous Unit India the erstwhile Queen of Ranthambore, and her part in
FILM Tiger Rs 50,000/- each regenerating tiger population that helps keep the forest
Director : Subbiah alive.
Nallamuthu
7. BEST FILM ON Taala Te Kunjee Producer: Simardeep RAJAT Kamal For empathetically shining a light on the recovery of
SOCIAL ISSUES Singh Bhatia addicts and the role of loved ones, while quietly yet
Rs 50,000/- each potently depicting the destruction that substance abuse
Director : Shilpi Gulati
brings to home and family.
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8. BEST EDUCATIONAL Sarala Virala Producer: Sujatha H R RAJAT Kamal For highlighting the fundamentals of organic living through
FILM the life of L Narayan Reddy, whose simplicity, philosophy
Director : Eregowda Rs 50,000/- each and knowledge is an example for others to follow,
especially the young.
9. BEST FILM ON Swimming Producer: Perspective RAJAT Kamal For thoughtfully portraying the challenges and life-quest
SPORTS Through The of its visually impaired swimmer, as he indefatigably
Darkness Director : Supriyo Sen Rs 50,000/- each pursues his sport, his dreams and desires, through
impeding darkness.
10. BEST Amoli Producer: Culture RAJAT Kamal For its gritty examination of why and how young girls are
INVESTIGATIVE Machine Media Pvt. Ltd. coerced into commercial sex work, destroying their lives
FILM Rs 50,000/- each and minds, and for depicting their courage to survive.
Director : Jasmine Kaur
Roy & Avinash Roy
11. SPECIAL JURY Why Me? - Director : Harish Shah RAJAT Kamal For the tenor of the director’s indomitable spirit, even as
AWARD Director throat cancer claims his voice.
& Rs 1,00,000/- each
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Ekaant – Art Art Director : Neeraj For its surrealistic design and imagery of a bleak,
Direction Singh impending catastrophe.
12. BEST SHORT Kharvas Producer: Shree RAJAT Kamal For its production, direction and powerful performances in
FICTION FILM Mahalasa Productions engagingly telling the story of how the psyche may
Ponda Rs 50,000/- each implode and then heal, through an unleashing of trauma
15. BEST The Secret Life of Cameraman: Ajay Bedi & RAJAT Kamal For its consistent, relentless and splendid work in
CINEMATOGRAPHY Frogs Vijay Bedi formidable circumstances, of visually capturing the life
Rs 50,000/- cycle and habitat of an endangered amphibian.
16. BEST ON-LOCATION The Secret Life of On location sound RAJAT Kamal For uniformly capturing the delicate sounds of its tiny
SOUND RECORDIST Frogs recordist : Ajay Bedi protagonists and of the wild and unpredictable environs
Rs 50,000/- they inhabit.
17. BEST Children of The Re-recordist (final mixed RAJAT Kamal For potently bringing to life, through sound design, every
AUDIOGRAPHY Soil track) : Bishwadeep element in this poignant tale of farmer suicides.
Chatterjee Rs 50,000/- each
18. BEST EDITING Son Rise Editor : Hemanti Sarkar RAJAT Kamal For its faultless pace and seamless structure in drawing the
viewer into the depth and gravity of the film’s focus,
Rs 50,000/- each through varied space, location and time.
19. BEST MUSIC Jyoti Music Director: Kedar RAJAT Kamal For its use of folk and traditional verse and music to
DIRECTION Divekar suitably build on this 19th century tale of women’s
Rs 50,000/- education.
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20. BEST Madhubani – The Deepak Agnihotri RAJAT Kamal For narrating, with conviction and eloquence, the unique
NARRATION/VOICE Station of & story of Madhubani folk art and its use in the town’s
OVER Colours Urvija Upaddhyay Rs 50,000/- each railway station.
21. SPECIAL MENTION 1) Mahaan Director : Sagar Puranik CERTIFICATE (Each) For portraying the power of the patriotic spirit, and infusing
Hutatma - it across generations.
Director
1. Mouna Swarna Kamal and Kerala State S Jayachandra Nair’s Mounaprarthana Pole (Like A Silent Prayer) is a detailed
Prathanapole Rs. 75,000/- Chalachitra appreciation on the cinema of auteur G Aravindan’s in a format that makes for
(Malayalam) (Shared) Academy approachable reading for both the serious cinema student and the common man.
The book analyses Aravindan’s creations from the point of view of his cultural
and personal backgrounds, and deals with both the filmmaker and his films.
Author : S
Jayachandran Nair
Special Mention
2. In A Cult Of Author : Amborish Rupa Publications IN a Cult of Their Own: Bollywood Beyond Box Office, by Amborish
Their Own: Roychoudhury India Pvt. Ltd Roychoudhury is a unique look at various genres of Hindi cinema that fuses the
Bollywood serious with the tongue in cheek. The author fluidly writes on some of the cult
Beyond Box films, including some which have acquired their legendary status because of
Office (English) reasons other than cinematic. This book is a fine example of how cinema
criticism can transcend quality or the lack of it in cinema itself.
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3. Blais Johny Malayalam Swarna Kamal The critic has written on a wide range of subjects, ranging from impact of identity
and Rs. 75,000/- & caste politics on cinema to the influence and importance of trailers, especially in
(Shared) the context of Tamil and Malayalam cinema. His in depth writing is well
researched yet presented in a manner comprehensible to everyone.
& &
Anant Vijay Hindi His writing is well researched, embellished with anecdotes and is easy to read. His
understanding of the contemporary socio-political nuances of Hindi cinema is
reflected in his articles.
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1. Most Film Friendly State UTTARAKHAND For furthering the growth of the film industry in the State including creating an environment for ease of
(MFFS) Award filming in the State, encouraging skill/talent development, incentivizing the re-opening of closed cinema
halls, formation of film development fund, continuing with the earlier incentive plan for filming,
formation of Utttarakhand Film Development Council among other pro active initiatives.
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CENTRAL PANEL
8. Imo Singh(Member)
9. Vinod Ganatra(Member)
NORTH PANEL
1. Major Ravi (Chairman)
2. Kuldeep Sinha (Member)
3. Rahul Solapurkar (Member)
4. Ashok Sharan (Member)
5. Devendra Khandelwal (Member)
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EAST PANEL
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